When officers arrived, the resident described the burglar as a Latino male wearing a Yankees hat and blue jacket.

Officers converged on the general area and found Jose Castro, 18, of Lakeview Avenue. He was wearing a black jacket but otherwise matched the victim’s description.

The victim positively identified Castro.

Police found Castro was carrying a handgun, which was possibly a replica. He also had under 50 grams of marijuana and some personal property, which police believe may have been the proceeds of other criminal activity.

The victim said Castro had repeatedly rung his doorbell, loitered for a bit, rung the doorbell again and receiving no answer, had moved towards the rear of the house.

Once there, Castro broke a window, then fled when he realized the man was in the house. Castro was also linked to the burglary of a DuBois Avenue home that occurred on January 13. Police linked him to the crime with video showing him cashing stolen coins at a local grocery store.

Castro was arrested and charged with burglary, criminal attempt, possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, and a contempt warrant from Cumberland County Superior Court.